To make way for the construction
of the lowered motorway and new bridges at Flinders Drive, Sturt Road, Mimosa
Terrace/Sutton Road and Tonsley Boulevard, the first stage of a major traffic
switch will come into effect at 6am on Monday 16 October. The
first stage will occur between the Southern Expressway and Lincoln Road,
Bedford Park and will involve:

The realignment of
Main South Road intersections with the Southern Expressway, Flinders Drive and
Sturt Road.

From 7pm on Friday 13
October, preliminary works will occur in preparation for the switch.
This work includes the installation of traffic signals in temporary locations,
relocation of bus stops, removal of traffic islands and kerbs, reconfiguration
of intersections and asphalting new lanes.

Four lanes of traffic will be
provided for northbound and southbound traffic and Main South Road, Flinders
Drive and Sturt Road will remain open at all times. All turning movements will
remain available at the Flinders Drive and Sturt Road intersections.

Please take extra care when
travelling to and from university as these traffic changes take place - allow
additional travel time and observe all speed and lane restrictions. Traffic
controllers and signage will be in place.

Pedestrian and cyclist access

Access for pedestrians and
cyclists will be maintained – please stay safe and ensure you use the
designated pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes as shown on the map in the information sheet. The on-road cycle lane south bound on
Main South Road will be closed between Flinders Drive and Franklin Avenue and
detoured via Wentworth Avenue.

South Road bus stops

Bus stops along Main South Road
will be relocated to the new surface roads and a number of stops will be
permanently relocated - check the information sheet and visit Adelaide Metro for
full details and more information.

Local access

Some local access to and from
Bedford Park north and south will be affected by these traffic arrangements.
For full details view the information sheet or call 1300 759 334.

Stage 2

More information about the
second stage of the traffic switch between Ayliffes Road and Tonsley Boulevard
will be available in the coming months.